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Running RateMyVA costs about $7 a month today. Costs grow as more Veterans sign in and post reviews.
| What | Cost |
|---|---|
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| The ratemyva.net addressDomain registration, renewed yearly | About $15 / year |
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| Maps and photosOpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons, credited on every page | Free |
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